Dedication

/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being committed to a task or purpose.

Her dedication to her work has earned her the respect of her colleagues.

The act of dedicating something, typically a work of art or literature, to a person or cause.

The book was released with a dedication to her late father.

A ceremony to celebrate the official opening of a building or other structure.

The dedication of the new library took place last Saturday, attended by community leaders.

Middle English, from Latin dedicatio- dedicatio, from dedicare

a dedication to

a commitment or devotion to

dedication pays off

being dedicated leads to successful outcomes

dedicate

to set apart for a particular use or purpose

dedicatory

serving to dedicate or make a dedication

Putting in serious effort.

He's got that dedication to the grind.

A strong commitment to someone or something.

Her dedication to her team is on another level.